Eastern Michigan Athletics
MAC Preseason Poll Places Women's Hoops at Fourth in West
10/30/2019 1:31:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Redshirt junior Corrione Cardwell was named to the All-MAC West Preseason Team
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) - The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team was selected to finish fourth in the Mid-American Conference West Division as the league office announced its 2019-20 preseason poll Wednesday, Oct. 30. Additionally, redshirt junior Corrione Cardwell (Cleveland, Ohio-New Tech East) was named to the preseason All-MAC West team.
Central Michigan, receiving four-of-12 first place votes, was the predicted MAC West Champion, followed narrowly by Northern Illnois, which also received four first place votes but accumulated one less total point in the poll (59), and Toledo. Just behind Eastern (35, one first place) was Ball State with 30 points, while Western Michigan (18) rounded out the rankings. In total, five of the six West Division teams received at least one first place vote.
In the East, Ohio dominated the poll, receiving all 12 first place votes and collecting 72 points while being named East Division Champions. Buffalo (56) and Kent State (50) were slotted second and third, respectively, while Miami (32), Akron (28), and Bowling Green (14) rounded out the poll.
Ohio was also recognized as the favorite to win the MAC Regular Season Championship as well as the MAC Tournament Championship. Aside from the Bobcats, Buffalo and Northern Illinois reeled in one MAC Tournament Championship vote a-piece.
Following an outstanding season with the Green and White in which she scored a career-high 402 points, Cardwell is the second Eagle in as many years to be named Preseason All-MAC West, after Danielle Minott earned the honor a season ago. A versatile guard, Cardwell paced the Eagles with 68 steals a season ago, while setting career-bests in points per game (13.0), field goals made (153), field goal percentage (43.2), three-pointers made (17), free throws made (79), rebounds (130), assists (83), and steals (68).
Eastern Michigan lifts the lid on the 2019-20 campaign on the road Tuesday, Nov. 5, against Michigan State University. Tipoff for the game is slated for 7 p.m.
Eastern Michigan men's and women's basketball tickets are now available for purchase at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.3669 or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office daily between 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
2019-20 MAC Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll
East Division Predicted Order of Finish
1. Ohio (12 First Place Votes) – 72 points
2. Buffalo – 56
3. Kent State – 50
4. Miami – 32
5. Akron – 28
6. Bowling Green – 14
West Division Predicted Order of Finish
1. Central Michigan (4 First Place Votes) – 60 points
2. Northern Illinois – 59 (4)
3. Toledo – 50 (2)
4. Eastern Michigan – 35 (1)
5. Ball State – 30 (1)
6. Western Michigan - 18
2020 MAC Regular Season Predicted Champion: Ohio (12)
2020 MAC Tournament Predicted Champion: Ohio (10), Buffalo (1), Northern Illinois (1)
Preseason All-MAC East Division Team
Erica Johnson, Ohio, R-Sophomore, Forward
Summer Hemphill, Buffalo, Senior, Forward
Lauren Dickerson, Miami, Senior, Guard
Megan Carter, Kent State, R-Junior, Guard
Cierra (CeCe) Hooks, Ohio, Junior, Guard
Preseason All-MAC West Division Team (6 Players due to ties)
Courtney Woods, Northern Illinois, R-Senior, Guard/Forward
Micaela Kelly, Central Michigan, Junior, Guard
Oshlynn Brown, Ball State, Junior, Forward
Corrione Cardwell, Redshirt Junior, Eastern Michigan, Guard
Breanna Mobley, Western Michigan, R-Senior, Forward
Nakiah Black, Toledo, Junior, Guard
Central Michigan, receiving four-of-12 first place votes, was the predicted MAC West Champion, followed narrowly by Northern Illnois, which also received four first place votes but accumulated one less total point in the poll (59), and Toledo. Just behind Eastern (35, one first place) was Ball State with 30 points, while Western Michigan (18) rounded out the rankings. In total, five of the six West Division teams received at least one first place vote.
In the East, Ohio dominated the poll, receiving all 12 first place votes and collecting 72 points while being named East Division Champions. Buffalo (56) and Kent State (50) were slotted second and third, respectively, while Miami (32), Akron (28), and Bowling Green (14) rounded out the poll.
Ohio was also recognized as the favorite to win the MAC Regular Season Championship as well as the MAC Tournament Championship. Aside from the Bobcats, Buffalo and Northern Illinois reeled in one MAC Tournament Championship vote a-piece.
Following an outstanding season with the Green and White in which she scored a career-high 402 points, Cardwell is the second Eagle in as many years to be named Preseason All-MAC West, after Danielle Minott earned the honor a season ago. A versatile guard, Cardwell paced the Eagles with 68 steals a season ago, while setting career-bests in points per game (13.0), field goals made (153), field goal percentage (43.2), three-pointers made (17), free throws made (79), rebounds (130), assists (83), and steals (68).
Eastern Michigan lifts the lid on the 2019-20 campaign on the road Tuesday, Nov. 5, against Michigan State University. Tipoff for the game is slated for 7 p.m.
Eastern Michigan men's and women's basketball tickets are now available for purchase at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.3669 or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office daily between 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
2019-20 MAC Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll
East Division Predicted Order of Finish
1. Ohio (12 First Place Votes) – 72 points
2. Buffalo – 56
3. Kent State – 50
4. Miami – 32
5. Akron – 28
6. Bowling Green – 14
West Division Predicted Order of Finish
1. Central Michigan (4 First Place Votes) – 60 points
2. Northern Illinois – 59 (4)
3. Toledo – 50 (2)
4. Eastern Michigan – 35 (1)
5. Ball State – 30 (1)
6. Western Michigan - 18
2020 MAC Regular Season Predicted Champion: Ohio (12)
2020 MAC Tournament Predicted Champion: Ohio (10), Buffalo (1), Northern Illinois (1)
Preseason All-MAC East Division Team
Erica Johnson, Ohio, R-Sophomore, Forward
Summer Hemphill, Buffalo, Senior, Forward
Lauren Dickerson, Miami, Senior, Guard
Megan Carter, Kent State, R-Junior, Guard
Cierra (CeCe) Hooks, Ohio, Junior, Guard
Preseason All-MAC West Division Team (6 Players due to ties)
Courtney Woods, Northern Illinois, R-Senior, Guard/Forward
Micaela Kelly, Central Michigan, Junior, Guard
Oshlynn Brown, Ball State, Junior, Forward
Corrione Cardwell, Redshirt Junior, Eastern Michigan, Guard
Breanna Mobley, Western Michigan, R-Senior, Forward
Nakiah Black, Toledo, Junior, Guard
Players Mentioned
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballGame week work😤
Monday, October 27
2025-26 Field of 68 Women's Basketball Preview: Eastern Michigan Eagles
Tuesday, October 21
2025 E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
Saturday, October 11
E-Club Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Cinematic Recap
Saturday, October 11